Event 6: Part 1

The unrecognizable noises throughout the factory have died down completely, and things have gone back to normal, or so it was believed. There was still something off about the factory, as if a strong presence still lingered, restless, in the air.

The king and prince seemed unaffected by the events that happened, their bodies intact, unharmed, and unchanged.

Across the speakers a familiar voice echoed throughout the halls "Hello, this is your prince speaking. I would like all personnel to please stay on standby for a mandatory meeting. I repeat, all personnel stay on standby for a mandatory mee-". The voice is cut off by a loud screech that rattled through the halls. The voice returns as if nothing happened but his voice seemed to waiver ever so slightly as he repeated himself again and signs off.

Hours later the speakers turn on without a final "click" to signify they had turned off. Nothing but silence was heard. As hours pass some start to believe they hear a faint voice. Some don't believe them, telling them it's nonsense as they go on with their work. As the hours continue to pass more start to believe they hear a faint voice through the speakers. Static starts to arise through the speakers. Employees get angry, asking for the speakers to be shut off but the king and prince can do nothing. They already had unplugged the speakers. Tensions start to rise ...

As each hour passes the words became clearer and clearer through the static as more and more started to realize there were words being spoken."̶̧͇̟͙̯͖̱͆͞Ṱ̢͙̤̮̏ͦ͒̒͛̈́̍̈́̓̕h͍̯̬̼̱̙̗̎̾̅ͫͥ̑ͧ̚ę̪̝͔̱̙ͥͦ̌̋ͫͫ̈̚ ͖̦̘͉͉̼͉͖̬̔̆ͨ̏̆̓ͩn̴̢̘̳̳̏̅ͬ̀ͧi̟̲̗̘̦̻̱̼̎̐ͭ͑͐ͦg̛̺̩̹̮͕̞̝̀͑ͭ̒̈́ͨ͛̐̀h͚͚̠̞̰̺̾ͫ͘t̨̖̪̤̆͗͌̒ͧͬ͟ṣ͍̥͇̥͑̓ͤͦ̕ ̯̯͕̺̦̱̤̹͂̒͞ǎ͖̹̖ͨ̈́ͭr̞͇̫̘͖̭̹̥̉͗̍̋ͣ̿e̛͊͡҉̻̺̲̺̺ͅ ̝ͮ̿̍ͭ͢s̨̜̮̅̐ͫͧ̌ͥ̓ͭ͡ţ̨̛͕̳̰͈̩̘̲̖͆͂ͬ̃i̩̭͕̹͓̫ͬl̢̗̗̹͛̌̾͊̓͐l̛͇͈̬̠͌͋̄ͯ͋͋͂̂̌͡ ̜̣̊ͨͬ̚͜y̴̶̖͈̰̟͙̙̗̿͐̑̊ó̳͙͇̀͌̚͟ū͉͚̙͍͉͍̙ͬ̉͋͑n͊ͧͤ͆̇̾̔҉͙̠͖g̷͍̖͙̲̳̞ͦ̋̽͛̎͛̚,̢̥̪͙̫̱ͬ͑̍̏̆̀͞͝ ̝̖̠̈̀͡w̢̥̗̋̕͞ę̴̭̝̰̠͉̝̠̿ͬ͌ͭͪ ̰̩̜͔̰̓͆ͅm̴̰̝̤͛ͯ͗ͪ̔̈ͥ͠u̺̳ͤͭ̆͊̚s̎ͣͣ͘҉͚͙̙̱t̷̯͇̠̹̽̿ͯ͋͜ ̴̷̝̹̺̹̹̰̠͒ͥ́̀g̡̓͆ͬ̆ͦ̚҉҉̫͖̻̪͖̣͎̼a͂ͤͭ̂̒ͫ͋̀͏̣͓̕t͕̤ͭ͑̈́͋̊͋̾̒h͇̹̟̭͓̘̲̙̅ͨ̂͂e̴̶̥̺̰͚͒͡ͅř̲̹̪̣ͦ̄͢.̛̞̤͚͚̠̿̓̄ͨͩͪ̍.ͭ̄ͣ͋̏͒̐̏͏͍̲̹̼̯͖̟̳͍.͋͢҉̨͉̝"̛̃̃̍̓͌ͫ̉̈̓҉͍̥̺̭̪͎̪

Finally everyone can clearly make out the words that have been repeated and unrecognized for hours."̶Th̨e ͞n̢ig̛ht̀s are s͝t͡i͘l̶l͞ ͡y̛o҉ung, ̷we͜ ͢m̀u̵st̶ g̸ath͟e͘r͘.͘.́."͡

Confused the employees whisper amongst each other, some feel a chill in the air, while others are looking for an explanation.

The speakers do not seem to click off but the silence left by the soft airy voice was taken over by a familiar voice. "Hello, this is your prince speaking. I would like all personnel to please stay on standby for a mandatory meeting. I repeat, all personnel stay on standby for a mandatory meeting, thank you.

The factory speakers click on followed by a short "All personnel proceed to the main hall for a mandatory meeting. I repeat, all personnel proceed to the main hall for a mandatory meeting" before clicking off.

Main Hall

As people flow into the main hall the factory itself goes quiet. Standing upon the large staircase Kanan and Kali are found."Hello everyone it is I Kali, and my brother Kanan. I know it is unusual for us to gather all of you, but it is for a rather important reason. You all may have noticed the unusual aura surrounding the factory lately. This is no coincidence, a machine housing a special element is malfunctioning and we need everyones help to repair it and keep the factory running."Some workers mumble to each other confused."Some of you seem confused but rest assured we have a task for each of you."

Stage 1

"As I mentioned earlier each class will have a specific task, the...ROGUE CLASS...We need all Mafi-archs and Reapers to take the task of eliminating any extra "filth" that has concocted itself during these past few weeks. Snatchers have always been a problem amongst us, however it seems that they are starting to further adapt and evolve, taking hosts as their livelihood. If you are not careful when coming across these advanced creatures you may be drawn into darkness.

QUALITY CLASS...It is apparent that you keep a watchful eye on all confectioneries that are being created from today onwards until the factory is back in order. It seems we have some unwanted guests slipping into the mixtures and taking form of our wonderful confectionaries. Those who have wrongfully devoured these creations have been reported to lose themselves under the influence of the snatcher.

DESIGN CLASS...Concoctionists, you will not continue out your usual job of creating sweets at this time. We specifically need you to concoct a recipe that is nearly indestructible once applied. We leave this up to your expertise.

We need techies to work directly with us to not only create new blueprints for this malfunctioning machinery, but to build and repair any damaged sections of the factory.

EXPLORER CLASSI know you are all excited to stretch your wings and venture away from the factory, so not only will you be delivering sweets, but in between deliveries you will be working directly with the special class hauling materials they have found back to the factory.

SPECIAL CLASSCages, we will simply need you to collect parts for the machine."

Lola and Darilyn were both on their usual shifts when the announcement sounded through the speakers.Lola sighed loudly, before quickly leaving everything clean and safe and heading to the main hall. Darilyn was just on patrol duty, and so went as soon as the announcement sounded, without any second thought.

As they got there and saw the King and Prince, they stared at them, listening to what they had to say. Lola was mildly confused by what was asked of the Concoctionists, but if it was the King's orders she'd have to at least try. Darilyn on the other hand didn't ask (or even think, for that matter) any questions and just silently nodded, understanding she'd have to be very careful not to lose the little that was left of her mind.

Petris after earing the speakers and the order for mandatory meeting, leaves his room in a hurry, but for the first time since he is in the factory, locks the door behind him, Petris feels more nervous then usual.

Petris arrives at the main all to see the King and Prince, and they explain the situation and what needs to be done. Despite all the explanation Petris still looks somewhat confused in what this is all about. Fear starts to grow in him.

Lynx had been hanging around in his room when the meeting was announced, practically scaring the crap out or him and making him drop the cupcake he was so thoroughly going to enjoy. After recovering from his slight heart attack and cleaning up the sad remains of his cupcake he made his way out of his room and towards the main hall.

Because of the sad death of his cupcake he came late, trying not to make it obvious either. He was surprised to see the king and Prince and was quiet the whole time orders were given. He was silently finding what they asked for was odd yet he didn't question it. Or do anything against it for that matter.

After that four-month trek getting lost into the candy wilderness, Taff finally made it back to the Sweet Factory. Feeling worn down, Tafnea Seleau plopped herself upon her makeshift futon of a trash bag filled with dirty laundry. She snored for a good hour when she heard the cryptic announcements. Shivers ran up her spine, and she groaned before getting up, taking some caffeine taffy before heading to main hall. Something feels wrong.

...

She hurried to the Main Halls for the mandatory meeting. She tries to comprehend what happened that day while the King and Prince explain the situation. For the cage candies, their job was to collect parts for some metal contraption. Taff didn't understand what these pieces would be needed for, but something held the former Sweet Devil back from questioning their(King and Prince's) motives.

Chills ran a frenzied marathon up and down Bette's spine as she approached the designated meeting place. She shrugged continuously, trying to get rid of the uncomfortable stiffness that accompanied the strange coldness focused in her back. It was making her antsy, remembering the incidents of the past months, including the mysterious voice (or voices?) that took over the public announcement and led ton this mandatory meeting.

She forced herself to sit still, but her leg, crossed over the other, wouldn't have it: it was bouncing in a totally nervous and unlady-like way. Bette listened as carefully as she could to the head duo's announcements. She'd brought an small palm-sized notebook, to record notes of whatever task she was supposed to undertake, and she scrawled down what she heard, including the whole list of items she'd have to work with the Cages to obtain.

Bette stared at her list to make sure she did not forget details. It crossed her mind that...maybe this was all for some kind of machine. It would explain the metal components. But...the door locks somewhat worried her. There was probably something that needed to be kept out. Or in.

She shook her head. She wouldn't question this unless absolutely necessary. The King and Prince had given her and others a place to work and reside, keeping them relatively safe in the world hostile to them. She'd do anything to repay their hospitality and protection...wouldn't she?

Lola looked around, trying to find familiar faces in the crowd. "Where the hell could everyone be in this mess", she thought. Upon finding no one, she was ready to leave the hall and get started on her task, when a firm hand placed on her shoulder stopped her in her tracks. "Dangerous... To be alone. Don't.", she looked back at the source of the voice and found Darilyn standing in the crowd, hand on her shoulder, with as emotionless a face as usual. "I go... With you."

"Y-you don't have to..." Lola was still very uncertain towards Darilyn - not only because she appeared after all these strange events started and Mason's disappearence - but also due to this new personality her friend seemed to have. "I can get myself to the labs in one piece, Dari." She tried to move away but to no avail, as Darilyn was decidedly following her around.

"Find... Other people. Concoctionists... and Security. Help... Need." Darilyn's expression was now of mild annoyance at her lack of ability to speak properly.

Arno couldn't believe what was going on, all of his machines were malfunctioning and causing damage to the greenhouse. He marched out of the greenhouse and into the upper halls, mumbling curse words while being guarded by two slimmest. Then he saw Lola and decided to talk to her of what was going on.

The two were coming out of the main hall when they spotted Arno. "Oh, Arno! Hello! Is... Something the matter? You seem upset" Lola said, while Darilyn nodded, greeting the new person. As soon as Lola finished her sentence another familiar face was spotted - this time for the both of them. Lola waved frenetically to Lynx, calling him into the small group that was starting to form. "LYNX! Hey, come here!"

Lynx was staring off into space when he heard his name, which he recognized belonging to Lola. He turned his head and when he spotted Lola and darilyn. "Oh my gosh my babes!!" He squealed as he ran over and pulled Lola into a hug. He wore a goofy grin on his face and seemed to be in a better mood since they last talked. "Hello~! Who's the new sweet?" He asked as he turned his head to the other unfamiliar sweet by them.

"Lola, what the teufel is going on here?!" He clearly didn't know what was truly going on, he must of been busy with a project. The two smilebots turned with zappers ready to Lynx and Darilyn in defence, then said "Fremden erkannt, identifizieren Sie sich."

"There was a mandatory meeting just now, Kanan and Kali explained what is happening" Lola said, to then quickly add "Aah, wait, don't hurt them! Arno, these are Lynx and Darilyn." Then pointing to each in turn "Lynx's a Quality Manager, Dari's a Reaper." Darilyn was growling slightly at the smilebots, ready to attack if needed. "Please... There's no need to fight" Lola said, trying to calm all the parties down and getting closer to Lynx, readying herself to hug him in case of need."We Concoctionists need to create a recipe for a plaster or something that becomes nearly indestructible once applied" then added, glancing at Darilyn "The only thing I know of such durability... Is my Lollipop staff."

"Why don't you try finding the same material your lollipop is made from and then making that into a substance that does what it needs to?" Lynx offered as he hid behind Lola in case one of those weird robot thingies tried zapping him. Well....so much for a first impression. "Anyways before you try to murder me, hello! I'm.Lynx." he chirped with a slight wave to the newcomer.

"Ah, forgive my smilebot's defensive nature, I didn't program your identity into their system." Bulls out a pad, typing the two candies' names into the pad. The smilebots pulled away their zappers, saying their usual "Guten Taug" greeting. "If your looking for 'indestructible' Lola, follow me, I have an idea."

"My lollipop was created at the same time as me. If Dari's lost her memory, we've lost the recipe." Lola says, glancing at Darilyn, half-expecting her to suddenly remember it. However, the only response gotten from her was a slow head-shaking, indicating that the information was indeed lost."An idea? What kind of idea? Do you know what to do? Because I don't... I specialize in mixing recipes, not in... well, plaster."

"Hmmm....well I guess that's a problem then." Lynx sighed and clung to Lola, yet wasn't much of a drag because of how light he was. "Well ill still try to help heh, if I'm not killed off I'll do what I can." He giggled and.looked at Arno with a curious look. "I've never seen you before, and that kinda sad because I'm always looking for new sweets to hang with. Who are you and what do ya do?" He asked.

Petris appears once again in the Main Hall, this time ready for anything, he wears some strange goggles and his air is all tied up, in the mist of confusion he recognizes some faces, like Lola and Lynx and runs towards them "FINALLY!!!!....I mean HI!!!!, so glad to see someone *heavy breathing* do you know what is this all about? "

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He turned towards Lynx with a casual smirk as he headed to the big, round, metal door of the greenhouse. "I am a concoctionists and a geneticist, I create candy from living organisms, and one of them is going to help with the recipe!" Three other smilebots rolled from the greenhouse with a giant cage, holding what looked like a huge tortoise with white scales and multicolored patterns.

"That sounds....terrifying actually. I like it!" Lynx chirped as he turned his head to see Petris. "Oh my gosh its you again. We haven't talked in a while. Well...all I caught was that we needed to do certain jobs in order to stop something. Why? Did you come late?" He asked as he jumped to petris's side. "I was busy mourning the death of my cupcake, so sorry I don't have much information either."

Lynx almost died when he saw the puppy eyes that Petris could somehow pull off. "Oh- honey I'm sure you can stay by me!! Don't be scared!!" He hugged the other male tightly. "You can stay by me. And Lola and stuff. Your our friend, we'll make sure your okay." He chirped.

Lola's eye twitched at Lynx's remark about the cupcake, and her voice came out harsher than she wanted it to sound. "Don't joke about that," she said, before noticing her tone and adding "sorry, I didn't mean to say it like this. And yes Petris, of course you can come with us!"Darilyn nodded at Petris as her usual greeting, and then turned to Arno "We should... Stay out of... Trouble. Together. Stay together.""I think you Quality guys have to take a closer look and increase security at everything you inspect, snatchers seem to be turning into sweets as a disguise." Lola said, to then look at the monster on the cage and add, terrified "What is THAT?!"

Petris earing such words finally let is guard down and embraces in Lynx's hug " Thank you so much " Petris looks a bit more relaxed now and somewhat motivated, he nods back at Darilyn, and then looks at the monsters in the cage that Lola pointed out "...what the..."

Lynx grinned and petted Petris, yet had to stand on his toes to do so cause holy cow was he short compared to everyone. "I really don't want to know what's in that cage, but it would look better if it was rainbow." He commented as he really didn't even look at it.

"Its a snapping turtle mixed with a jawbreaker." Arno huffed. The turtle looked back at Lynx, with its lazy eyes, clearly it was amused by the sweet's comment. "With its hard shell's dna, we can make a coating over the machines that will make them durable as a tank!" He looked back at the crowd, seeing the new sweet, "And who are you friend?"